Skill Sets and Personal Aspirations

During the last year of my curriculum as a mechanical engineer, I have realized that it is not what I’m truly passionate about. A little too late, right? I found myself more drawn to artistic majors such as graphic design, architecture and photography. I’ve always had interest in such topics, however, I’ve never thought about pursuing them as a career. Maybe because art is not appreciated where I come from. In Saudi Arabia, parents put a lot of pressure on their kids to either be…

Upcycle Final Report: Gaudi Mosaic Puzzle

DESIGN PROCESS What I have learned in regards to my upcycle design process: It is never too late to make iterations. Don’t get too attached to one idea. Let your constraints inspire you. Let me start by explaining how my upcycle project has progressed from start to finish.  As illustrated in my diagram below, I began with ideation, thinking deeply about the things that inspire me most and solidifying an idea within this realm that I both loved and thought few others would tackle.  Inspired…